Battle: Rodgers is an admirer of Inler but could face a fight for his signature (Image: Giuseppe Bellini)

talkSPORT suggest that the Swiss star could be on his way to Anfield in the summer, and could be the eventual successor to skipper Steven Gerrard.

Despite former Reds boss Rafa Benitez being currently in charge at the Stadio San Paolo, it is unlikely he will do his former employers any favours regarding the 29-year-old.

Inler has been a near ever-present this season for the Serie A side, and despite Benitez being in the market for more midfield reinforcements, he would be reticent to let the Swiss international leave.

Rodgers is clearly keen to shore up the middle of the park as another central midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has also been linked today.

The Udinese man has caught the eye of many across Europe but according to Sky Italia Liverpool are now in pole position to sign him.

Despite being only 23, Badu has amassed 40 caps for Ghana and would come relatively cheap should Rodgers decide to firm up his interest.

Chievo are also reported to be keen but a move to Anfield and the Premier League would surely be too tempting to turn down.

As well as midfield, the full back areas are in need of some reinforcements with Turkish international Caner Erkin the latest name in the frame.

Glen Johnson, Jose Enrique and Aly Cissokho have all suffered injuries this season and the Reds are in need of depth at both left and right back.

Fenerbahce's Erkin could be the perfect fit according to Turkish paper Sabah.

The 25-year-old only has a year and a half left on his deal with Roma likely to rival Liverpool for his signature.

One man heading the other way out of Anfield could be defender Tiago Ilori.

The Portuguese centre half has yet to make a first-team appearance since making a £7m move on deadline day in the summer and could leave the club on loan this month.

Spanish clubs Valencia and Granada are apparently ready to go head-to-head for him according to the Liverpool ECHO.

While a short-term move away would be best for both parties the paper say the 20-year-old remains a key part of Rodgers' plans going forward.